AN: Yes I am aware that I didn't update for litle over 7 months. But I'll try to update more frequently now

Chapter 2: Confrontations

Fire surrounded him. He could feel the flames licking his trousers. But Harry still got up.

The dark lord just smiled down on him.

"Well well Potter, You truly have more up your sleeve then you show." The dark lord hissed.

Harry just glared at Voldemort.

Looking around he could see the bodies of his fallen friends scattered over the great hall. He didn't want for them to follow him into this dangerous mission. But even if he refused their help they would have come with him anyway.

Searching his surroundings for his lost wand Harry noticed that most of the bodies were his friends and members of the order of the Phoenix.

Harry was exhausted. He had engaged battle with Voldemort little over an hour ago. But he never suspected the battle to take this long nor that Voldemort had so much magic reserve.

Harry barely managed to walk straight, while Lord Voldemort didn't even look like he was out of breath.

However this didn't seem that strange to Harry, Voldemort had pushed Harry on the defensive almost the same second the battle erupted.

Harry had been dodging all of Voldemorts attacks and the few attacks Harry managed to do were easily parried or dodged by the dark lord.

"This can't go on for much longer" Harry muttered to himself.

Suddenly a large beam of fire was flying towards Harry.

Just before it was to late Harry managed to block it with his watershield but still got knocked to the ground from the impact.

Harry tried to get up again but failed miserably.

The dark lord laughed.

"What's the matter Potter tired already" The dark lord sniggered "You know battles between mages could go on for hours and hours without any of the combatants get tired."

"I'm not done yet" Harry replied bitterly.

It was true Harry had no energy left in him to fight of Voldemort.

The next attack Lord Voldemort launched would be the final one.

Voldemort circled around Harry a few times sneering at him. The look on his face made it clear he was thinking why such a weakling like Harry had defeated him all those years ago.

"It all ends now Potter " Voldemort shouted.

Harry noticed Voldemort drawing his wand.

The green light erupting from the tip of the wand made Harry realise this was it. The curse of death, the one that had made Harry famous as the boy who lived now would finally make an end to his rivalry with the man formerly known as Tom Marvello Riddle.

The green light rapidly closed the distance between Voldemort and Harry.

bracing himself for the end harry heard the curse crash in something made of stone.

Looking up he saw another man had entered the battle.

"I lose sight of you for just a few hours and already you can't manage to keep yourself from dying Harry" Itachi spoke.

"Aren't you supposed to be dead Itachi" Voldemort said.

Itachi just smiled in reply.

Itachi turned around once more and looked at Harry.

"Get your sorry ass out of here Harry" Itachi said.

Suddenly his red eyes glazed over.

Harry watched in fear as Itachi fell on the ground dead.

"He should have know better then facing away from a dangerous opponent" Voldemort sneered.

Harry kept staring at Itachi's corpse.

out of the corner of his eyes Harry noticed the killing curse flying towards him for the final time.

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Harry felt himself hitting the ground.

Heavily panting he realised it was just another nightmare.

"Why does that Itachi guy keeps on appearing in my dreams" Harry wondered "I have never met him and never will".

Harry still remembered when he first saw Itachi in one of the memories Dumbledore had left him.

He worked together with Gryffindor and Slytherin on missions to take out dark wizards.

Dumbledore had explained to Harry that however he wasn't as strong as the other two he still was in command of the group.

Itachi had an enormous control over his magical abilities and used them to their very edge. Instead of creating his own weapons with his elemental abilities he carried two swords which he enchanted with an element when necessary.

This had the advantage he didn't have to use as much magic as when creating a weapon or summoning one, the only downside was he always had to carry them with them.

But that didn't stop Itachi from being a dangerous force to be reckoned with. he wielded his swords like blades of death. His skill in martial arts was unrivalled and he had an enormous insight of the battle he was in.

Harry would never forget how Itachi looks.

His red eyes and black hair with red trims made him look dangerous. his black battle outfit with a black cape made him look vicious. and the collar of his combat vest which hid part of his lower face when you looked at him directly made him look mysterious.

However it was unknown how and when Itachi had died. Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin one day returned from their mission without him.

Crawling back in his bed Harry glanced at his clock.

3 in the morning Harry noticed. "In a few hours I will leave this place for never to return" he sighed to himself.

It was true that in a few hours Harry would leave for the burrow where he would meet up again with his friends.

For the first time Harry didn't look forward to go there. Afterall he would have to face Ginny again.

He hadn't heard anything from her since that one letter asking if he came over for her birthday.

When he was not busy studying he always thought of her.

He truly wondered if his love for her was real or just a teenage crush. Afterall he only felt jealous when he saw her snogging with dean. And when he finally had her he didn't think about her nor did he miss her when she wasn't around.

Besides Ginny wasn't the only girl who drew his attention. There was one in particular who drew his attention quite a few times even when Ginny was with him.

But he knew it would be an impossible romance.

She was Daphne Greengrass, The ice queen of Hogwarts.

Not to think what his best friend Ron would say if he had a relationship with a Slytherin. His other best friend Hermione would be more open for it but still would be against it.

But he didn't have to think about that. The only things he needed to focus on was how to beat Voldemort and stay alive.

Harry turned himself on his other side and fell asleep again.

On the roof of the house facing number 4 Privet Drive a man studied the window of Harry's room.

His red eyes never blinking.

The man sighed and suddenly disappeared without making the slightest sound.

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The next morning Harry was triple-checking if he didn't forget anything.

Concluding he had everything he needed he drew his wand.

With a quick swipe of his wand his things vanished.

Slowly Harry walked down the stairs and entered the living room to say goodbye to his relatives.

they never have treated him well, however they did take him in all those years ago and made sure he didn't die from starvation.

He was surprised to find just his uncle in the living room, reading his paper.

"I don't recall having said you could come downstairs boy" Vernon mumbled from behind his paper.

Harry sighed.

"Uncle Vernon" Harry spoke.

"What is it freak" came the reply.

" I am leaving now, and I won't return anymore" harry said. "And I want to thank you and aunt Petunia for giving me shelter all these years".

Vernon just glared at Harry.

Suddenly Vernon rose up from his seat and walked over to Harry.

The two stood there face to face.

Harry almost took a step back when Vernon raised his hand. To Harry's surprise Vernon just reached him his hand.

Reluctantly Harry shook hands with his uncle.

"I am glad I'm finally rid of you boy" Vernon spoke "But I still have some manners and that means I wish you the best".

"Thank you uncle Vernon" Harry answered.

They released hands and Harry left the living room.

Harry casts one final look around the place that used to be his house for the most of his life before he disapparated.

Harry apparated just at the border of the burrow.

Smiling he cast a look over the place he called his home outside of Hogwarts. However he wouldn't stay long this time.

"It's about time you showed up, if you stayed away any longer I would have come to your place to collect you" a familiar voice said.

Harry turned around to face his old Defence against the Dark arts teacher, Remus Lupin.

The last of the marauders smiled at Harry.

"It's good to see you Remus" Harry spoke.

"It's good to see you too Harry" Lupin replied.

"I know you're eager to go and see your friends but I would like to give you something" Lupin said. Harry followed Remus to an old barn Mr. Weasly used for his experiments with muggle stuff.

As Lupin closed the door behind him Harry noticed a small smile on his face.

"Now you've come of age Harry, and I know you've missed quite a few things in your growing up like getting the talk for example" Remus said.

"You're not going to give me the talk are you Remus" Harry asked awkwardly.

"Heavens no Harry" Lupin answered "I just want to give you this".

Harry took the parcel Lupin was holding out to him.

"As you know Bill and Fleur are getting married in a few days" Remus said "and it's required you wear formal robes at the ceremony and the following party".

"But I already have dress robes Remus, and how the hell could you afford dress robes for me if you don't have the money to buy you some decent robes" Harry said.

"I didn't buy these Harry" Remus spoke softly "this is the only thing I could get out of the remains of your parents house in godrics hollow".

Harry gave Remus a confused look.

"The package contains the Potter dress robes, they have been handed down for generations" Remus said.

"It's customary for the Lord Potter to wear these at formal occasions" Remus explained further "They have been enchanted to match the latest fashion wear and to protect you from cold or heat to some extend".

"Seeing as when you came of age you inherited the title of Lord Potter, I thought it to be time for you to wear these" Remus finished.

Harry was at a loss of words. Instead he just hugged his old friend and mentor.

"It's to go inside Harry" Remus whispered.

"I know" Harry answered.

With the feeling like he has lead in his shoes Harry walked down the path to the burrow.

Too fast to Harry's liking he reached the door and knocked.

Dreadfully hoping it wouldn't be Ginny that answered the door.

Harry was happy to see it was Molly who answered the door.

After one of her trademark bonecrushing embraces she guided Harry to his room. Like always he would be sharing Ron's room.

"Ron will be here in a moment dear" Molly said before leaving "oh yeah lunch will be served in one hour".

Now Harry found himself alone in his best friends room.

He decided in the time he still had alone to unpack and check his new dress robes.

suspecting something like his old robes Harry was quite surprised. It looked similar to a muggle tuxedo but with some differences.

The pants were black, just like the shoes but they had red laces. The shirt was black with a red trim starting from the shoulders straight down the arms to the wrists. At the place where his heart is there was the Potter crest embroiled in gold. As a finishing touch there was a red belt to wear over his shirt.

Harry let out a whistle.

Thinking about it they looked almost like what his dad wore on the day of his wedding, it probably would be the same robes.

"Can't get enough of your fame so you got yourself personalised dress robes now" another familiar voice said.

"I still have to let the people know who I am, it wouldn't fit me to be unrecognised" Harry said while turning around to face Ron.

Both friends couldn't help but laugh.

"They look nice Harry where did you get them" Ron asked.

"Remus gave me them" Harry answered "These are the Potter dress robes".

The sound of girls laughing interrupted them.

"Oh no I know that laugh" Ron said with a look of fear in his eyes.

"What does it mean" Harry asked.

"It's the laugh Ginny and Hermione do when they are talking about boys" Ron answered.

"How is Ginny by the way" Harry asked.

"Well I'm not sure if I should be the one telling you mate, but I think she's already over you and has a new boyfriend or will have one soon" Ron said.

"Excellent" Harry grinned.

"What's up with you, you should be pissed like hell or something but not happy" Ron said.

"I'll explain later Ron" Harry said while heading for the door.

Just before he reached it Harry paused.

"I'm sorry for what I did to you on the train Ron" Harry said.

"It's okay mate, I know I dissevered worse" Ron answered.

"Let there be no mistake however Ron, I will kill you if you do something like that again" Harry said coldly before leaving the room.

Ron swallowed before following his best friend.

Downstairs Harry got tackled down by his two best female friends.

"We missed you Harry" they said in unison.

"Missed you girls too" Harry answered while trying to get up to his feet again.

Molly chose that exact moment to enter the room with the announcement that lunch was ready.

The rest of the day passed without incidents.

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Ginny and Hermione already went to bed as Ron pulled out a bottle of Firewhisky.

"I know it's a bit late but Happy birthday mate" he said while pouring out 2 glasses.

"Cheers" Harry said as he gulped down the glass in one go.

"Now if you want you can explain to me what you meant earlier" Ron said.

"I will need a refill for that" Harry said "and more then one to"

Ron filled the glasses while watching expectantly to Harry.

"I have been thinking these last few weeks" Harry spoke "I wondered if I truly did love Ginny or if she was just a passing teenage crush".

Ron didn't answer but nodded for Harry to continue.

"I came to the concussion that I actually have feelings for someone else" Harry said.

Ron sighed

"I already suspected something like that" he said "so who's the lucky one"

"Trust me on that Ron this stuff might be strong but you still haven't had enough for me to tell you that" Harry said.

"It isn't me isn't it Harry" Ron asked with a slight hint of fear in his voice.

"Heavens no Ron it's not you nor Hermione" Harry calmed his best friend down.

"Then who is it" Ron asked "Do I know her".

"You might say that you know her" Harry answered "But please give me some time, I'm not ready to tell you who it is".

"Take all the time you want mate" Ron said.

"Well well I never expected this much understanding from you Ronald" Harry sniggered.

"Watch it Potter or I might force it out of you" Ron answered in a serious tone.

As the night continued The bottle of firewhisky kept getting emptier and the two friends more drunk.

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The next morning the boys were waked in a very unfashionably manner.

Ginny had just poured a bucket of ice cold water over them.

"Happy birthday to me" she said angrily "I expected to be surprised with gifts but instead I find my ex-boyfriend and my brother sleeping drunk on the sofa smelling like booze".

"We're sorry Gin, we'll make it up to you we promise to be good please spare us mistress" both boys said in unison while bending down in fear of Ginny's wrath.

"I'm just kidding you two" Ginny sniggered.

"Well if you'll excuse us we can get some dry clothes and your presents" Harry said.

"You're excused" Ginny said in a comical way.

Half an hour later Ginny sat in the kitchen surrounded by gifts.

When she finally unpacked everything Harry walked over to her.

"If you come with me for a walk I can give you my present" he whispered.

Seeing as everyone was busy they left for a walk in the garden.

"Ron told me you already have another boyfriend" Harry spoke.

"Not yet" Ginny answered "But I might soon"

"I'm sorry Harry but I realised my feelings for you were just a crush and not true love" she said.

"Lucky me, I realised the same thing" Harry answered "so who's the lucky bloke"

"You'll see at the wedding Harry he's coming over, but I don't think Ron will be pleased and neither will you". she said.

"Now this might be somewhat inappropriate for me to give to you, but I can assure you I don't mean anything with it" Harry said while taking out a small box.

Ginny opened it to find a golden ring with a diamond on it.

"Harry it's beautiful" she exclaimed.

"Glad to hear you like it" Harry said.

They continued their walk in peace.

Everything would remain peaceful until the evening.

"What do you mean a Slytherin is coming to the wedding" Ron shouted.

"Fleur has asked for him to come" His mother shouted back.

"Like I care, a Slytherin is not welcome here" Ron cried "and you even allowed him to bring someone with him aswell".

Everyone just sat there viewing the heated argument.

"It's just his sister Ron so he would have atleast someone to talk to during dinner." his mother replied.

"For all I care he brings his pet goat" Ron shouted "and why the hell did you have to put him on the same table as us, not to mention his sister will be sitting right next to Harry"

"Because those were the only places available to sit" Molly shouted back "and that's final I don't want to hear anything about it anymore".

Harry fell asleep that night wondering who the Slytherin might be and who his sister might be.

Molly woke them way to early to both Harry's and Ron's liking.

"You boys have to look good today" she said with a smile.

Ron groaned.

"Why should we look good today if there are two Sytherins present" Ron asked.

"Come on Ron do it for your brother" Harry said.

A few hours later they were sitting on the front row of seats.

The ceremony had just ended and neither Ron nor Harry had spotted the slytherins.

Nobody noticed the dark figure standing on the hill looking down on them the whole time. His red eyes fixed on Harry like he was reading a book.

Suddenly Harry felt like being watched.

He looked up the hill to see nothing.

"Perhaps they decided not to show up" Ron hopefully said.

"I wouldn't count on it Ron" Hermione said while nudging her head in the direction of their table.

Harry couldn't believe his eyes when he saw her.

Daphne Greengrass, the girl he has feelings for.

She wore a nice light green silk dress witch matched her eyes. Her long blond hair hung over her shoulders and covered her naked back.

Harry swallowed. She was so close.

But when she looked towards Harry he started blushing, he quickly started a discussion with Lupin hoping she didn't come over and asks him why he was staring at her.

As dinner passed Harry noticed Ginny talking a lot with Daphne's brother Thomas. But Daphne hadn't said a word during dinner.

After the dinner the bride and groom opened the party with their first dance. Soon other couples started to join in on the dancefloor.

When Ginny and Thomas joined the dancing Ron was quick to follow with Hermione.

To keep an eye on Ginny and the snake he said.

after a while they started playing another slow song.

Harry noticed Daphne still sitting next to him.

He decided to use his Gryffindor bravery and stood up.

"Would you like to dance" He asked while reaching his hand for Daphne.

She cast him a strange look.

"Why Potter I would never have guessed a Gryffindor would ask me to dance" she mocked.

Harry almost withdrew his hand when she grabbed it.

"It would be my pleasure to dance with you Lord Potter" she said.

Harry couldn't believe she accepted his offer.

Slowly they started dancing.

When Ron noticed Harry dancing with Daphne Harry mouthed later to Ron who nodded in understanding.

"I must say you look nice in that outfit Lord Potter" Daphne said.

"Thank you but why do you keep calling me Lord Potter" Harry asked.

"I've been brought up with manners my lord" she answered.

"So is that the only reason why you accepted my offer to dace" Harry asked.

Daphne hesitated for a few seconds.

"Who knows my lord" she answered.

"Please Daphne" Harry said "call me Harry or atleast Potter if you like but don't call me lord".

"Well Harry I didn't knew we were on first name basis" Daphne replied.

"I have manners aswell miss Greengrass" Harry said.

Daphne sniggered.

"Might aswell make this day a bit pleasurable" she grinned.

"Well I must say you look beautiful in that dress" Harry said.

"You really know how to charm the ladies don't you Harry" Daphne whispered "but I don't think your girlfriend would like to hear that"

Harry swallowed at hearing that.

"I don't have a girlfriend" he said.

"Oh is that so" Daphne said while looking him in the eyes.

They danced the rest of the song in silence.

But when the final notes of the song were played Daphne did something Harry didn't expect.

She kissed him.

She kissed him right on the lips.

Harry couldn't believe this was happening.

When they broke the kiss Harry noticed Ron staring at him like he has some kid of weird disease.

Everyone was quiet.

Suddenly someone clapped his hands breaking the silence.

"I would never expected Potter to fall for one of my precious slytherins" a cold and familiar voice spoke.

"And you Greengrass, I never expected you would betray your house like this" The voice continued.

Harry turned around to face the man he hates nearly as much as Voldemort himself.

Severus Snape.

Snape just smiled, something Harry never had seen before.

"You, what are you doing here you filthy bastard" Harry shouted.

"I hate to be the party-crasher, but I'm afraid this whole tent has been surrounded" Snape spoke.

Harry noticed several other deatheaters standing outside of the tent.

"Surrender now Potter and no one will be harmed" Snape demanded.

Before he knew it Ron, Hermione, Ginny and the twins stood before him with wands drawn.

"Don't do it Harry he is a liar" Hermione said.

"I know" Harry said while forcing his way through his friends "but this is my fight.

Harry draw his wand and points it at Snape.

"So be it then" Snape said while drawing his own wand.

What was supposed to be a day of joy and happiness was turning out to be catastrophe.

AN: Well that's the chapter. I hope you liked the litle bit of romance at the end of the chapter. The next one will have more action. I'm considering to take a beta for this story. So if you're interested send me a message explaining why you would do well as a beta for this story. And please review